Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Birthday

Aug 22, 1967

Birthplace

Islington, London, England, UK

Bio: Grew up in London and Nigeria. Modeled in London and Milan before turning to acting (and after obtaining a master's degree in law); moved to the U.S. to pursue an acting career in 1994. Appeared in the music videos for EnVogue's "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" and Mary J. Blige's "Love No Limit." Nominated for NAACP Image Awards in the Best Supporting Actor:… MoreBio: Grew up in London and Nigeria. Modeled in London and Milan before turning to acting (and after obtaining a master's degree in law); moved to the U.S. to pursue an acting career in 1994. Appeared in the music videos for EnVogue's "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" and Mary J. Blige's "Love No Limit." Nominated for NAACP Image Awards in the Best Supporting Actor: Drama Series category for his role in HBO's Oz in 1997 and 2000. The meaning of his name: "ade" (crown); "wale" (to come home); "akin" (warrior); "nuoye" (chief); "agbaje" (wealth, prosperity). Came up with the name of his Lost character, Mr. Eko, himself. Nickname is "Triple A."